Mary E. Richards

Mary E. Droll Richards, 94, of Camillus, passed away Friday, October 17, 2014 at home. Born in Lima, Ohio, she was a graduate of Vaughnsville High School and moved to Syracuse in 1952. Mary retired in 1984 after 25 years with GE and was a member of Immanuel United Methodist Church. She enjoyed painting, needle point, reading, and spending time with her family. Mary was predeceased by her parents, Willis and Belle Watkins; brother, Raymond Watkins; and stepdaughter, Janet Plants. Surviving are her husband of 38 years, Robert; son, Michael (Barbara) Droll of Canastota; daughters, Terry (Donald) Dixon of Syracuse and Beth (Robert) Beers of Brewerton; stepson, Robert (Rosie) Richards Jr. of No. Syracuse; six grandchildren; four great-grandchildren; five step-grandchildren; and five step-great-grandchildren. Relatives and friends may call Thursday, October 23 from 4 to 7 p.m. at the Buranich Funeral Home, 5431 W. Genesee St., Camillus. Services will be Friday, October 24 at 10:30 a.m. at the funeral home. Mary will be laid to rest in Onondaga County Veterans Memorial Cemetery. In lieu of flowers, contributions may be made to Immanuel United Methodist Church, 303 Kasson Rd., Camillus, NY 13031 or to Meals on Wheels ECHO Inc., 4600 W. Genesee St., Syracuse, NY 13219. Share condolences at www.BuranichFH.com